202 2nd Avenue South • Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 | bentonhistorykeeper@gmail.com
Benton County Historical Society & Museum Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Preserving Benton County's Heritage Since 1949

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Welcome to the Benton County Historical Society & Museum

Preserving the stories, artifacts, and heritage of Benton County, Minnesota since 1949.

View of the Residence and Granite Quarry of L. Robinson Sr.
View of the Residence & Granite Quarry of L. Robinson, Sr.,
Sauk Rapids, Benton Co., Minn.

📅  Today in History

United States

• 1922 18-year-old Ralph Samuelson rides world's first water skis (Minn)

• 1953 Dept of Health, Education & Welfare created

Minnesota

• The Norway pine became Minnesota’s state tree in 1953.

• Minnesota’s new state flag and seal took effect on May 11, 2024.

Benton County

• David Gilman served as Benton County’s first sheriff from 1849 to 1851.

• Benton was one of only three original Minnesota counties officially opened to settlers.

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🕑  Plan Your Visit

Location 202 2nd Avenue South Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Hours Tue – Fri   10am – 4pm Closed on legal holidays
Phone 320-253-9614 By appointment

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